The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We continue the discussion with Karen Sheppard on words we pour out, words we take in and words we hold onto and how these words impact our homemaking. Part 2 focuses on words we pour out in written form and words we take in. We talk about letter writing, memoir and journal writing...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this discussion with my friend, Karen Sheppard, about the power and importance of words in the home. We begin by laying some ground work about why words are important in the home then we explore what we are calling the cycle of words; that is words we take in , words we...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Now, about today’s interview….I am talking with newbie homemaker, Jeanette Rath. I have known Jeanette for many years, served with her in worship ministry watching her blossom and grow into a delightful young woman. In this conversation we talk about Jeanette’s experience of learni...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. To kick off Season 7, I’m chatting with my friend, Gwen Cunningham, about her 36-year practice of The Art of Home. Gwen worked as a social worker and group home supervisor while keeping a home with her husband, Paul ,who taught high school. Together they raised 3 kids and just rece...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this great conversation with "in the trenches" homemaker, Leslie Lucadou.  We talk about what God is teaching her through her homemaking life with 3 little girls, an autoimmune disease and a passion for teaching how caring for our bodies fuels the good work Go...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this "in the trenches" homemaker portrait of my friend, Lana. While we at AoH define the "in the trenches" homemaker as one who is 10+ years into her journey with lots to manage in a busy household, Lana is very open about her time in the trenches of...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We are chatting today with seasoned homemaker, Tricia Emmons, about her 29 years experience keeping a home, managing outside work and parenting 6 kids, including 2 adopted. Resources Historical Homemaker Hints: Sangster, Margaret E.,  The Art of Home-Making in City and Country, In...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us for part 2 of our discussion on all things sewing! Today we chat with Jan Lockhart about sewing clothing, sewing for the home and sewing as a business. We get into some specific tips and ideas in all three of these areas. RESOURCES: *may contain affiliate links FREE Sewing...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join Allison and long-time sewist, Jan Lockhart, in this two part series exploring the art of sewing for homemakers. In this episode we will be discussing the basics of sewing; essential tools, machine basics, fabric, patterns, sewing economy, expectations and more. Whether you are...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We are kicking off Season 6 with our very first "Newbie" Homemaker Portrait. We are chatting with my good friend, Christine, about her experience in keeping home with her husband, Luke, for the past 5 years. Christine may be a newbie, but this conversation is rich with re...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. 🎉 Oh yeah, it's our birthday! It's our birthday!🙌🏻 Join us for this very special episode where we are celebrating one year of exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong, one story at a time. You will hear a few 1st year thoughts from you host, Allison, update...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us as we chat with seasoned homemaker, Debbi Kennedy about her experiences keeping a home since 1977 with her husband Ken and their 13 children (9 adopted). Debbi and Ken have spent many years on the mission field in Haiti and Mexico and their experiences have taught them much...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In this Homemaker Portrait we are chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jan Grelle. Married to her high school sweetheart at 18, Jan has spent decades pursuing God through home, family, loss, ministry and much more.  Resources Forever Home Free Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy Mail M...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Part 2 of our organization conversation with Joi Welch. After establishing  the heart behind organization in part 1, we are diving into 3 areas of the home where most of us could use a bit more order and organization; the bathroom, the bedroom/closet and the kitchen.  Resource Home...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us for this Homemaker Portrait of Kim Coburn, Seasoned homemaker of 47 years! We cover nearly 5 decades of experiences, memories and insight in this wonderful story of home. Resources *May contain Affiliate Links Historical Homemaker Hints: Sangster, Margaret E., The Art of Ho...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us as we dive deep into the topic of organization with Joi Welch. Today we will focus on the heart behind establishing systems of order and organization in our homes. In other words, we will help you establish your WHY of getting and staying organized. Resources Free Weekly Ne...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us for our 4th and final installment of Holiday Homemaking 2021. You will hear from 4 more familiar homemaker voices all about gifts, food, traditions, ribbons and bows. We have some tips for you as you reflect on this week's Advent theme, love as well as some suggestions...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us as we hear from 4 more homemakers sharing memories, tips, recipes and reflections of Christmas.  Sandi Goforth describes the “glorious pandemonium” of December 25th at her house. Jenn Darnold discusses overnight sticky buns and brother gifts. You will hear about themed stoc...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join us for week 2 of our special mini-season, Holiday Homemaking 2021. We talk about Christmas family fun with Kelly Eakins, keeping multiple boys' socks straight with Susan Macias, green pickle ornaments with Kim Stedman, cozy Hygge ideas with Joi Welch and muscling through...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Merry Christmas, Homemakers! Join us for this first installment of Holiday Homemaking 2021. You will hear some familiar voices as we visit with previous guests and discuss all things Christmas.  Athena Oden, Alma Wakefield, Jan Lockhart and Joyce Newhall each share holiday memories...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In this episode we are chatting with Gayle who has been keeping a home for 39 years. She has raised two children and after a season of an empty nest has recently welcomed her elderly father into her home. We discuss her current role as a caregiver for her father, we swap Gumbo reci...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In this Homemaker Portrait we are chatting with Judy Watters about the value of life lessons in homemaking. Judy is a published author and writing coach who believes that "ordinary people can do extraordinary things" when they learn to embrace and enjoy the process. RESOU...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Teri has been keeping a home for 40 years. She sees the home as a launching pad and a landing pad where we can cultivate peace through order and organization. Free Weekly Newsletter Homemaker Happy Mail Resources  Suffer Strong: How to Survive Anything by Redefining Everything by K...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today's show, we are talking with 34-year homemaking veteran, Joyce Newhall.  She has a plaque in her office that reads, "A home built with love has rubber walls." Joyce has seen firsthand how love stretches and expands the capacity of a home, no matter its size o...

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today's Homemaker Portrait  we'll hear from a homemaker who found herself unexpectedly challenged and delighted in her practice of The Art of Home. Hollie Carnahan's story of home has been filled with challenges and triumphs that have stretched her and helped her...